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Lithium Level

Test Code
153


Alias/See Also
Li


CPT Codes
80178

Preferred Specimen
1 ml serum


Instructions
Draw approximately 12 hours post dose


Transport Container
Red Top no gel


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens collected in Lithium Heparin tubes.


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
STAT 1 hour/Routine 2 hours


Clinical Significance
0




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.